Cube Plug Removal Tool

[MaltyHops]

Finally got around to solving a problem that's been bugging for a while
- how to remove the plug from a cube (and other containers with such
a plug) without destroying the plug.

Walked around a big green and red hardware store and found some
T-shaped reinforcing plates as shown below - use some bolts/nylocs
to laminate 4 together, file away some of the edges and presto! we
have a cube plug key. Now the cube can be easily plugged or fitted
with a tap anytime.

Tom.

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[Holla]

Finally got around to solving a problem that's been bugging for a while
- how to remove the plug from a cube (and other containers with such
a plug) without destroying the plug.

Walked around a big green and red hardware store and found some
T-shaped reinforcing plates as shown below - use some bolts/nylocs
to laminate 4 together, file away some of the edges and presto! we
have a cube plug key. Now the cube can be easily plugged or fitted
with a tap anytime.

Tom.

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Thanks Tom, will be making a trip to that red and green store this weekend, will add your solution to my bits and pieces list
Cheers
Holla

 

[rendo]

PURE GENIUS

I was about to make a similar trip to bunnings on a quest to find some sort of 'plug tool'.....then I opened a beer and it so happens that the front of my bottle opener is a near perfect fit and does the job beautifully....talk about a multi purpose tool.

rendo

Thanks Tom, will be making a trip to that red and green store this weekend, will add your solution to my bits and pieces list
Cheers
Holla

 

[white.grant]

Clever! I used a big arse screwdriver before I got one of these

http://www.totalsupplysolutions.com.au/cle...er-bung-remover

 

[matt white]

One of the open ends of a set of pliers fit neatly too.

 

[Shed101]

Neat solution, but I can't quite see the problem here ...

I normally use the handle part of the tap that replaces the bung.

Perhaps i'm not doing the bungs up as tight

 

[smilinggilroy]

Can't see the problem either......
Just use the end of a flat metal file.

 

[NickB]

I've used the non-spoon end of a large spoon. Worked well

 

[bricho]

Those promo bottle openers ever 2nd company seems to give out work great. I put a different colour one on each of my key sets so i which is which, then i can open a beer or cube plug whenever...

example photo

 

[MHB]

Er there is a special tool, cost something like $7-8 has the added advantage of working on cube caps as well.

MHB

 

[MarkBastard]

Can't see the problem either......
Just use the end of a flat metal file.

Yeah that's what I do too.

 

[Swinging Beef]

My car key fits in the slot neatly.

 

[Murcluf]

Never had an issue usinf a large screwdriver in the past :huh:

 

[Pennywise]

Butter knife or a fermenter tap

 

[beerbog]

Butter knife or a fermenter tap

+1 for the butter knife, works a treat and doesn't cost a cent. :beerbang:

 

[jonocarroll]

Clever! I used a big-arse screwdriver ...

Handle-end of a spanner for me. Perfect fit... for the cube plugs that it.

 

[white.grant]

Handle-end of a spanner for me. Perfect fit... for the cube plugs that it.

fair cop :lol:

 

[Murcluf]

Butter knife or a fermenter tap

Forgot about the fermenter tap used them too, makes scense to use it hey

 

[MaltyHops]

Thanks Tom, will be making a trip to that red and green store this weekend, will add your solution to my bits and pieces list
Cheers
Holla

Make sure to get the size that just fits into the plug slot if you still
go ahead with this - they should have the drums in store as well to
check with.

Clever! I used a big arse screwdriver before I got one of these
http://www.totalsupplysolutions.com.au/cle...er-bung-remover

Would have liked one of these but was beginning to think such an item
was an urban legend given all the advice I got to use large screwdriver,
butter knife, ... etc.

T-om

 

[Shed101]

pretty sure i've used a $2 coin before, too.